Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2016.009.018 |
Object Name |
Saltshaker |
Description |
This is a hand carved saltshaker made of light colored wood. This saltshaker uses no varnish, but has wood burned square and stripe decorations on all sides and stretched leather over the top with holes punched in. The leather over the top is held in place with small wooden pegs. This artifact was originally donated to the Mars Hill University Archives before it was transferred to the ETSU Reece Museum c. 2016. This artifact was acquired in the mid-20th century by Baptist Missionaries in East Africa. Special thanks to Dr. Althia Ali for researching this artifact alongside Reece Museum staff. This research was made possible by the Luce Foundation. |
Date |
c. mid-20th century |
Dimensions |
H-8.1 Dia-5 Cir-15.7 cm |
Place of Origin |
Africa |
Material |
wood, leather |
Subjects |
tools and technology |
Search Terms |
African Art Africa Missionary Handmade |